IPOA Deputy Director, Finance & Planning Jobs in Kenya

IPOA Deputy Director, Finance & Planning Jobs in Kenya

Job Purpose

Responsible for providing overall leadership in development, implementation and/or review of finance and planning policies, procedures and internal controls for efficient and effective management of Authority funds.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

Spearhead development, implementation and/or review of policies, strategies, plans, rules, regulations, standards and procedures relating to finance and planning while ensuring compliance to applicable laws and statutes;

Spearhead resource mobilization, budgeting, accounting, planning, monitoring & evaluation and research activities within the Authority;

Advice the accounting officer on all matters relating to finance and planning

Oversee designing, implementation and monitoring of internal financial control systems in the Authority;

Spearhead the preparation of financial statements and reports, performance, research and other statutory reports;

Oversee planning, research, monitoring and evaluation activities in the Authority;

Foster collaborative working relationships with other stakeholders, directorates and departments;

Lead in identification of risks and formulate mitigation measures and respond to Audit queries relating to the directorate;

Direct the utilization of financial and material resources allocated to the directorate;

Steer staff coaching, mentorship and capacity development activities within the directorate;

Guide the development and monitor implementation of directorate annual work plans and budgets.

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

Review and approve assignment of IFMIS responsibilities and banking mandates to officers;

Maintain a repository of IPOA assets and records;

Ensure timely processing and payment of suppliers, staff and statutory deductions;

Liaise with the National Treasury to ensure timely disbursement of funds;

Execute and communicate the CEO’s and Management decisions

Communicate approved annual budget estimates to various departments and coordinating preparation and review of annual work plans, procurement plans and cash plan in

line with the approved budget ceilings.

Chair directorate meetings.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills)

Academic qualifications

Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Accounting, Business Administration, Financial Management, commerce, Research, Public Policy, Statistics, Project
Management, Business Administration, Strategic Management, Finance, Economics, Monitoring and Evaluation or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce (Accounting/ Finance
option); Business Administration (Accounting option) Economics, Business Management, Finance, Project Management, Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation, Social Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution

Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

Professional qualifications and membership body;

Leadership course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution

Previous relevant work experience required

Served in the position of Senior Assistant Director in either finance and accounts or
planning, monitoring & evaluation and research for a minimum period of three (3) years at IPOA grade 4 or for a period of fifteen (15) years in finance and planning, five (5) of which must have been in a senior management level in the Public or private sector

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; IPOA Deputy Director, Finance & Planning Jobs in Kenya

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